Walton City Council set its property tax rates for the next fiscal year during a special meeting Monday. The compensated tax rate for real property will be $0.091 per $100 of property valuation ($0.91 per $1,000). It applies to all property subject to taxation for calendar year 2024 and is due by Nov. 1. For […]
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Walton has had two mayors this year. Both want the job again.
Walton residents voting this November face a unique choice for city mayor. Both candidates have served in the role this year alone: Gabe Brown resigned in May, and Terri Courtney was subsequently appointed to serve out the term. Brown resigned from his second term as mayor after nearly seven years in office. The move followed […]
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Walton’s property tax rate to rise slightly in next fiscal year
Walton’s property tax rate will increase slightly from the last fiscal year if the proposed rate is passed. The city council held a first reading of an ordinance that would set the rate during its meeting on Tuesday. According to city attorney Michael Duncan, the compensated tax rate for real estate would be $0.091 per […]
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Walton enacts new policies after investigation into former mayor
Following an investigation into its former mayor, Walton approved updates to its policies on travel and use of city property and credit cards at its meeting Tuesday evening. Council first introduced the changes at last month’s meeting, intending to “tighten up” outdated policies in the wake of the investigation earlier this year into potential misconduct […]
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Organizations offer NKY children affordable summer enrichment
This story originally appeared in the Aug. 23, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. With school not in session during the summer, opportunities for children’s enrichment and learning are pivotal. Participating in summer programming – particularly those which facilitate learning through fun and engaging summer activities, including field trips and group play – prevents the […]
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Walton discusses Boone County comprehensive plan
Walton City Council also held a first reading to approve the Boone County comprehensive plan, otherwise known as Plan 2045, at its meeting on Tuesday evening. The Boone County comprehensive plan is updated every five years, serving as a set of recommendations for zoning and development for Walton, Florence and Union. There are 112 goals […]
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Investigation into former mayor leads to new policies in Walton
Walton City Council held the first readings of several new measures during its meeting Tuesday intended to “tighten up” policy on how city property and money can be used following an investigation into former Mayor Gabe Brown’s conduct earlier this year. The ordinances revise a chapter of policy on the use of city-owned equipment, which […]
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Walton bans medical cannabis business operations
Walton residents won’t see any marijuana dispensaries opening up in the city anytime soon. At its meeting on Tuesday evening, the city council approved an ordinance prohibiting cannabis business operations, including cannabis testing facilities and dispensaries. This means that Walton won’t participate in the first phase of cannabis business openings in Kentucky, which will take […]
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Walton likely won’t allow cannabis operations in the city next year
Walton isn’t likely to join other Kentucky cities in allowing medical cannabis operations within its city limits next year. At a meeting Tuesday evening, the city council unanimously voted to approve a first reading of a measure prohibiting cannabis business operations in Walton. The city will miss the first phase of cannabis testing facilities and […]
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Walton City Council suspends new construction in water, sewer service area
Walton City Council voted to institute a moratorium on new construction in the Walton water and sewer service area during a Tuesday evening meeting. The suspension goes into effect immediately, and will allow Walton to improve the capacity of its water distribution and wastewater treatment systems. “The ball is already rolling on getting those projects […]